Midwest Cosmetics & Anti Aging Center

Potential clients seeking information about Midwest Cosmetic & Anti-Aging Center might be a little surprised by who they talk to first. Owner Kimberly Zaidan always answers the phone. This is part of her philosophy that it ‘all starts with the client.? ‘I think the greatest challenge of any business is to not lose sight of […]

Head to Toes Massage

Head to Toes Massage Therapy and Body Treatments is offering great new services to treat and de-stress yourself, and relieve pain. “We feel everyone should be able to experience the benefits of massage, and pamper themselves in a safe, relaxing environment,” says Nikki Bateman (Olsway), owner of Head to Toes. Bateman began her business in […]

Mr. Muffler

Ask Dirk Hawn, owner of Mr. Muffler in Lake Orion, why he always has a smile on his face and he’ll tell you it’s all thanks to his customers. “I love the people out here, they are fantastic,” he says. “I always make sure everyone leaves here happy.” Hawn took ownership of the Mr. Muffler […]

Lakes Community Credit Union

Lakes Community Credit Union opened their location at 350 N. Park Boulevard one year ago, and are now opening their doors to welcome customers from Addison and Oakland Townships. Lakes merged with the Orion/Oxford Credit Union in May of 1999, and opened their 8,250 square-foot facility in Lake Orion last January. The building includes four […]

L.A. Dance

Students at L.A. Dance receive more than quality instruction in a variety of dance styles; they also are instilled with self-confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline. Director Laura Berger began the dance studio five years ago, and offers instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, hip-hop, swing and salsa. Her facility at 2651 S. Lapeer Road has two […]

Lakes Community Credit Union

Lakes Community Credit Union opened their location at 350 N. Park Boulevard one year ago, and are now opening their doors to welcome customers from Addison and Oakland Townships. Lakes merged with the Orion/Oxford Credit Union in May of 1999, and opened their 8,250 square-foot facility in Lake Orion last January. The building includes four […]

Downey King-Phipps

Since combining his Downey Agency with the King Phipps Agency in Oxford nearly three years ago, Jim Downey of Downey King-Phipps Insurance Agency says he couldn’t be more pleased with how business is going. “We’re doing great,” he says. “We just want to thank the community and our customers for all of their support. “We […]

Area gears up for West Nile prevention

While April showers bring May flowers that same rain brings a not so welcome spring time guest’mosquitoes and the battle against the West Nile disease. To assist in this battle, several area schools and municipalities are supplying residents with a host of informational material to help prevent the disease. ‘Some groups of people have a […]

April ice storm costly for area

Brandon Twp. -The devastating ice storm that hit Oakland County on April 4, cost local governments and services about $17,000, say officials. An expense that may be tough on communities at a time when budgets are already tight. Following the ice storm that closed businesses, downed power lines and kept public services working 24 hours […]

A license to collect

Ortonville – Howard Grovesteen is no stranger to the history of Ortonville, nor is he a stranger to the antiquity of a few residents? license plate past. Though he down plays his plate expertise, with more than 150 consecutively numbered licenses mounted for display, Grovesteen is a connoisseur. ‘This is no big deal compared to […]